Walking Stake

Horseback stake (Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial) and Single Course Walking stake (NBHA Youth Award) are for handlers 16 years old and younger. Judged on Gun Dog Standards. 20 minute braces.
Walking stake begins 8:00 am. Judges: To be announced
Horseback stake begins 10:00. Judges: Michael Coates, Monticello, FL and Houston Thomas, Monticello, FL
Handlers are welcome to enter both Walking and Horseback stakes!
Reporter: To be announced, Course Director: Jeff Arnold
Entry fee: $20.00
Entries to: Jennifer Funderburk, 850-354-4014
Drawing: Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Pinewoods Plantation
Directions: From 1-10 (east or west) – Exit 217; SR-59 and head south approx. 4 miles to caution light; Turn left (east) onto Old Lloyd Rd. for approx. .6 miles; Turn right (south) onto Lloyd Creek Rd. for approx. 3.5 miles; Turn left at Pinewoods Plantation entrance across the street from the church at the corner of Cherry Tree Rd. and Barrington Rd.

Lunch will be provided

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, NBHA & Flint River Mills, Inc.

All kids, ages 5 — 17 are invited to participate in this first annual Connecticut Youth Field Trial and Fun Day. The youth trial will be preceded by a bird dog training and handling clinic. Mark your calendars for June 22, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The event will be held on the beautiful Markover Hunting Preserve located in central Connecticut (Danielson). All pointing dog breeds and of any age are welcome (registered or not). Judges: Tim Cavanaugh, East Hampton, CT, Brian Dix, Wilmington, VT, and Rob Hopkins. Entries close on June 1…get ’em in! Contact Kaitlyn Judd at 860-455-8129 (call or text) or email.

Knowledgable field trialers will conduct the training clinic and judge the trial, giving a helping hand along the way. No previous experience is necessary — just a love of dogs and the outdoors!

Rosettes, lanyards & top notch handler whistles and other prizes will be awarded to the trial winners. All the youth trial handlers will receive a gift bag from our sponsor Purina Pro Plan. Training clinic and youth trial are free of charge!  Lunch and snacks will be available for a small fee. Fabulous event merchandise can be purchased here…all proceeds go to support this event. Thank you to people and sponsors who have already stepped up to help: Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, Lion Country Supply, Red Dog Coffee Roasters, Howard Kohn Sprague and Fitzgerald Law Firm, Kelly Hays and Eli Richardson. Photographers will be there to capture the action!

Mark your calendar!!! The second event this year for the CT Youth Field Trial & Hunting Dog Organization! Following this summer’s successful first field trial, this fall trial will be held on Saturday, Sept 20 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm again at the beautiful Markover Kennels, Danielson, CT. All youth handlers under the age of 18 are welcome to enter this No Entry Fee youth trial, offering Derby and Gun Dog stakes. Judge: Rob Hopkins. Entries to Kate by September 5. Call or text 860-455-8129.

Thanks to generous sponsors: Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, Wild River Kennels, Eli Richardson, Lion Country Supply, Lizard Creek Sporting Dogs.

A walking youth stake will follow the Amateur All-Age stake of the 3-day trial (Oct 10-12) on Sunday, October 12. No entry fee (field trial ad is incorrect!). Judges to be announced. Please get your entries in before the drawing on Tuesday, October 7, 6:00 pm. Text entries to Carolyn Quinn @ cell: 910-441-8742. Rosettes and prizes for the 3 winners, ribbons for all the handlers.

Hunter’s Creek Farm, 3021 E. Darden Road, Faison, NC

Supported by Youth Field Trial Alliance

A Walking Youth Stake will follow the regular running of the field trial which begins on October 18, 2025. No entry fee!!! Drawing is on Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 at Croton Creek Ranch so get your entries in. 4 placements plus swag for everyone! Entrees and more info: Tim Thornton, phone 316-847-2149.

Croton Ranch is located 4 miles west of Cheyenne, OK on Highway 47, 2 miles north on a paved road 1820, 2 miles west on a gravel road. Meals and social hour in the Social Barn each day. Judges to be announced.

Youth Field Trial Alliance is a proud sponsor of this event!

Horseback stake (Dixie Trace Youth Handler Points Trial) and Single Course Walking stake (NBHA Youth Handler Award points) are for handlers 17 years old and younger. Judged on Gun Dog Standards. 20 minute braces.
Walking stake begins 8:00 am.
Horseback stake begins 10:00.
Judges: Ben Stringer, Dustin Kirby
Handlers are welcome to enter both Walking and Horseback stakes!
Reporter: Maria Bassham, Course Director: Jeff Arnold
Entry fee: $20.00 per stake
Entries to: Jennifer Funderburk, 850-354-4014
Drawing: Friday, November 7, 7:00 pm, Pinewoods Plantation
Directions: From 1-10 (east or west) – Exit 217; SR-59 and head south approx. 4 miles to caution light; Turn left (east) onto Old Lloyd Rd. for approx. .6 miles; Turn right (south) onto Lloyd Creek Rd. for approx. 3.5 miles; Turn left at Pinewoods Plantation entrance across the street from the church at the corner of Cherry Tree Rd. and Barrington Rd.

Snacks and Lunch will be provided

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance, Purina Pro Plan, NBHA & Flint River Mills, Inc.

Pinewoods Bird Dog Club presents the 3rd Annual John Abbott Youth Field Trial featuring horseback and walking stakes. To be held on Sunday, March 15, starting 8:00 am on the beautiful Pinion Point Plantation near Quitman, GA. 20 minute Walking followed by 20 minute Horseback stakes for handlers 17 and under. Walking stake is an NBHA Youth Handler Points Trial. Horseback stake is a Dixie Trace FTA Youth Handler Points Trial. Lunch will be provided.

Entry fee: Walking stake entries paid by YFTA. Horseback: $20. Entries to Chris Mathan: 207-615-2740 or Maria Bassham: 678-522-1699‬. Drawing: Friday, March 13, 7:00 pm at Pinewoods Plantation, 1 Cherry Tree Road, Monticello, FL.

Judges:  Jim and Mary Ann Womack, Meigs, GA. Reporter: Maria Bassham.

Sponsored by Purina, Youth Field Trial Alliance, NBHA and F-R-M Feed.

Directions: From Thomasville, GA, head east on Hwy. 84 for 19 miles, turn right onto Dixie-Barwick Rd., .5 miles turn right onto Dixie Rd., 500 ft., veer left onto Snow Ave. for .3 miles, turn left onto Hickory Head Rd. 5.1 miles, turn a slight right onto Thompson Rd. At 100 ft., take a slight left turn onto Livingston Rd., 3 miles, then a left onto Pinion Point Dr. for 3 miles; the plantation is on your right just short of .5 miles. (Search Google Maps for: 268 Pinion Point Dr., Quitman, GA 31643) Look for Field Trial signs!

Thank you Pinion Point Plantation for offering their beautiful grounds for this youth trial! Lunch will be provided.

Mark your calendar for the CT Youth Field Trial & Hunting Dog Organization September 12th trial to be held on the Flaherty FT Grounds, East Windsor, CT from 9 am – 3 pm.  All youth handlers from 5 to 18 are welcome to enter this No Entry Fee youth trial, offering Derby and Gun Dog stakes. All pointing breeds are welcome. 4 placements plus a Junior Handler Award. Yard games and fun competitions after the trial. Judges to be announced.  Questions and entries to Kate @ 860-455-8129.

Sponsored by Youth Field Trial Alliance and others to come. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase.